Newcastle Race 3 - The Scott Howard Memorial Handicap Pace
D J ROCK NZ (2) has been racing very well from wider or second row draws of late, winning here last month and missing narrowly when runner-up last start at Menangle. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. That could see him tough to beat. MAGNETIC STORM (7) recorded a strong performance last start when he led and fought on bravely to just miss out by a nose at this venue. Must overcome a wider draw but that last effort had plenty of merit. MARRANZANO (8) disappointed when resuming but showed ability as a juvenile last season. Draws wide but should be fitter so could be a big improver. ROBUST EASTON NZ (4) could strike again having come from this barrier for a last-start win by a neck at Menangle.

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.60) beating Sinbinned in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $3.90. Has an inside draw so can play a role again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 137.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jake Bigeni
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Ohwhatiwouldgive at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 53 on March 28 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Myth You Already at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on April 7 at $21. Can improve. Form reads well and he is well served by this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:52.3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Klayton Bigeni | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Jake Bigeni | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-6.68 beaten 14 m by Nitro Danny (2:06.20) in NR up to 48 on April 2 at $8. Before that was well beaten after breaking at Penrith on March 26. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 43.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Peter Green Jnr | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Comments
Last start by a neck when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Menangle (1:54.10) beating Vespa Stride in 3yo+ 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 on April 7 at $8 at the bell was 8th-15.09. Solid prospects again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $12,240.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/02/2026 | 437 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Shannon Lindsay | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 47.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B L Lindsay | 0 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | S Lindsay | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Elder
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Comments
Won easily three starts back at this track over 2030m NR up to 48 on March 28. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Cheddar Valley (1:53.70) in NR up to 52 on April 10 at $8. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 4yo+ NR up to 55 on March 19. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Cheddar Valley (1:53.70) in NR up to 52 on April 10 at $10. Among the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Louis Emerson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Mcbart at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 31 at $26. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Cheddar Valley at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 52 on April 10 at $2.10. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:51.7 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | M N Bigeni | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 48 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | John Farrugia | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
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Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 40 m eighth behind Inside Magic at Penrith over 1720m in a 3yo NR up to 55 on March 26. Strips fitter and is capable of much better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 125 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 42.4L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 64 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 16 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $21,800.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/08/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by War Western (1:54.30) in NR up to 53 on April 2 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Love A Belle (1:54.70) in NR up to 58 M on March 28 at $34. Must lift.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 64 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 32.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Mollly Ison | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 | |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Mollly Ison | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Mollly Ison | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cooper Griffiths
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2030m at this track beaten 12 m by Ohwhatiwouldgive (2:24.20) in NR up to 57 on April 10 at $13. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Spunkys Gotsecrets (1:55.20) in NR up to 58 on April 2 at $5.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 |